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Texas Parks and Wildlife Department
Government Administration
Austin, TX 60,710 followers
Life's Better Outside.
About us
The mission of Texas Parks and Wildlife Department (TPWD) is to manage and conserve the natural and cultural resources of Texas and to provide hunting, fishing and outdoor recreation opportunities for the use and enjoyment of present and future generations. Since our inception in 1895 as the Fish & Oyster Commission, with Texas Game Wardens providing "Law Enforcement off the Pavement," and with the addition of the Game Department in 1907, we became the Texas Game & Fish Commission. When we merged with the State Parks Board in 1963, we became Texas Parks & Wildlife Department. Some TPWD highlights: * Our Coastal Fisheries Division manages resources in 4 million acres of saltwater to sustain fisheries populations and ensure that stocks of commercially and recreationally important species are replenishable. Visit Sea Center Texas in Lake Jackson to learn more and to volunteer! * Our Inland Fisheries Division works to protect and enhance freshwater aquatic resources across 1.7 million acres of public impoundments and 191,000 miles of rivers and streams. Learn more at the Texas Freshwater Fisheries Center in Athens and to volunteer! * Our Wildlife Division conducts annual population surveys of 1,200 species and helps develop wildlife management plans for over 30 million acres of private lands. *Texas Game Wardens enforce the TPWD code + all regulations; the Texas Penal Code & selected statutes + regulations applicable to hazardous materials and more. *TPWD's Texas Outdoor Family Program hosts worskhops at State Parks around the state where your family receives hands-on experience learning basic outdoor skills. We provide all the equipment, too! Check out "Texas Outdoor Family" on our website for complete details. *We have lots of volunteer opportunities where you may help us provide outdoor recreation; manage our natural and cultural resources and more! Select "Volunteer" on our home page to get started! #BetterOutside #TxStateParks
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http://www.tpwd.texas.gov
External link for Texas Parks and Wildlife Department
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- Government Administration
- Company size
- 1,001-5,000 employees
- Headquarters
- Austin, TX
- Type
- Government Agency
- Specialties
- State Parks & Historic Sites, Wildlife Management & Research, Natural & Cultural Resources Management/Conservation, Fisheries Management & Research, Conservation Law Enforcement, Volunteering, Hunting & Fishing, and Angler, Boater, Hunter & Teacher Education
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4200 Smith School Rd.
Austin, TX 78744, US
Employees at Texas Parks and Wildlife Department
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🚨 REMINDER: The application deadline for the 2026 State Park Law Enforcement Advanced Academy is on Friday, August 15th. 💵 Paid 12-14 Week Training Academy at Bastrop State Park - Mon. through Fri., beginning January 5, 2026. 💰 Schedule C Salary Pay Scale Starting Annual Salary - $65,851 (State Park Police Officer I) with the potential for increases based on your TCOLE commissioned service under Salary Schedule C. 🌟 Full Benefits with 100% Employee Insurance, Paid Vacation, Sick Leave, Holiday Leave, and Paid Overtime Opportunities. 🚓 Take-Home Patrol Vehicle (30 Mile Radius from Duty Station). 🛥️ Patrol in Diverse Land and Waterways of Texas. 👉 Minimum Qualifications: * Bachelor's Degree * 1 Year of TCOLE Commissioned Service in a Full Time Texas Peace Officer Position ❓ For questions, email the State Park Police Recruiting Lieutenant E.J. Rivera ej.rivera@tpwd.texas.gov Visit the link below to apply: https://lnkd.in/djK4w53K #tpwd #betteroutside #texasstateparks #lawenforcement #conservation #naturalresources #parkpolice #texaspolice #texasjobs #police
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📢 UPDATE ‼️ Dinosaur Valley State Park has been added to the list! 💜 🩵 September is National Suicide Prevention Month and TPWD is using the great outdoors as a way to bring awareness, resources, and communities together. The suicide rate for Veterans is 1.5 times higher than that of the general population. We are partnering with local veteran organizations to have resources and information on site. Rucks are not required, but encouraged! Each participating park will be hosting their own activities, so be sure to check out the State Parks Calendar for details - https://lnkd.in/gyAMAXCc. If you are a veteran organization and would like to partner with a participating park- email VetContact@tpwd.texas.gov. 🎖️ Veterans Crisis Line - https://lnkd.in/g-6AG2dS ‼️ You can also dial 988 then press 1 or text 838255. There is also an online chat option available through the link above. We are looking forward to seeing you out on the trails!!! 🥾 All are welcome! #BetterOutside #VeteranSuicidePrevention #TexasVeterans
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💜 🩵 September is National Suicide Prevention Month and TPWD is using the great outdoors as a way to bring awareness, resources, and communities together. The suicide rate for Veterans is 1.5 times higher than that of the general population. We are partnering with local veteran organizations to have resources and information on site. Rucks are not required, but encouraged! Each participating park will be hosting their own activities, so be sure to check out the State Parks Calendar for details - https://lnkd.in/gyAMAXCc. If you are a veteran organization and would like to partner with a participating park- email VetContact@tpwd.texas.gov. 🎖️ Veterans Crisis Line - https://lnkd.in/g-6AG2dS ‼️ You can also dial 988 then press 1 or text 838255. There is also an online chat option available through the link above. We are looking forward to seeing you out on the trails!!! 🥾 All are welcome! #BetterOutside #VeteranSuicidePrevention #TexasVeterans
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Nicole Mechler, our wonderful TPWD Intern Coordinator put this slide show together! We love our interns at TPWD!
Happy National Intern Day! 💚 Here at TPWD, we wanted to say thank you to all of our interns! Take a look at what some of them have been up to... it's not just paperwork and coffee breaks ☕ ... Visit https://lnkd.in/eJGA3dg to learn more about our internship program! #betteroutside #summerinterns
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Happy National Intern Day! 💚 Here at TPWD, we wanted to say thank you to all of our interns! Take a look at what some of them have been up to... it's not just paperwork and coffee breaks ☕ ... Visit https://lnkd.in/eJGA3dg to learn more about our internship program! #betteroutside #summerinterns
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Texas Parks and Wildlife Department reposted this
🔊 Calling for government contract, procurement and purchasing professionals! We've got an open role for YOU! TPWD's Procurement Director/HUB Coordinator!! Apply for this lead role to assist in managing our agency's contracting, procurement and purchasing operations. Follow the link below to review the qualifications and submit your application online through CAPPS! Manager VII (Procurement Director/HUB Coordinator) (00050408) https://lnkd.in/gS_YK_4A #tpwd #betteroutside #procurement #contracting #purchasing #finance #statejobs #texasjobs #austinjobs #publicadmin
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🔊 Calling for government contract, procurement and purchasing professionals! We've got an open role for YOU! TPWD's Procurement Director/HUB Coordinator!! Apply for this lead role to assist in managing our agency's contracting, procurement and purchasing operations. Follow the link below to review the qualifications and submit your application online through CAPPS! Manager VII (Procurement Director/HUB Coordinator) (00050408) https://lnkd.in/gS_YK_4A #tpwd #betteroutside #procurement #contracting #purchasing #finance #statejobs #texasjobs #austinjobs #publicadmin
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We are ready for the TVC Job-FairCon today Kalahari Resorts & Conventions Convention Center in Round Rock!! #tpwd #betteroutside #careers
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🗓️ 1 WEEK AWAY!!! Come meet with our Recruitment team and learn about TPWD careers!! TVC's JOB FAIR-CON @ The Kalahari Resort's Convention Center in Round Rock! THURS 7/24, 10a-2p #tpwd #betteroutside #texasstateparks #veterans #hireveterans #careerfair
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